Oh baby, baby it's a wild world...

Wow, what a weekend we have had. The rain continued to fall last night and I hardly slept a wink as the wind was so strong it felt like the house would blow away.

Late yesterday I went for a drive to break the day up a bit and to check on the houses & farms of our friends who are away. I also headed down to the spot where two creeks meet, not far from home. Can you see the bridge in all that water?

The dogs weren't sure about going for a swim at Twin Bridges, much to my relief. I didn't feel like jumping in and also didn't want them swirling down to the Blowhole!

Back at home it was time for some comfort food. When I started the gnocchi I didn't realise the power would be out for..hours!

But it was kind of fun making it by candle light. And amazingly it was the softest, most delicious gnocchi ever. The power shortage lasted most of the night and then all day today. This meant no electricity, no heating, no hot water. We made do pretty well as we have a gas stove top so we could still have cups of tea, phew. The kids played 'olden days' outside and it seriously felt like olden days, folks. I was pretty happy when the power came back on this afternoon.

These three were pretty happy too, snuggled up watching Ghost Busters.

Not much time for crafting this weekend. I didn't miss it actually, being pretty preoccupied with other things, but I'll be back on track tomorrow and adding to the shop.

The rain hasn't seemed to bother these local ducks who appeared next door today.

And Henrietta & her friends have been partying hard in the garden, finding all manner of worms, snails and exciting morsels.

These kangaroos looked a bit uncertain about the creek,

bushfires, floods, what next?

Some creatures aren't too fussed by extreme weather though.

What's all the fuss about? It's nice and warm hanging out where the dogs sleep. Straw? Who needs it? Ponds? They're for the birds.

(Does anyone have Dr Harry's phone number?)

Have a happy week

lovely friends,

see you soon xo

Fleamarket Finds

Hi thrillseekers...are you having a happy weekend? Have I shown you this little box/shelf before? I bought it years ago for six dollars at Camberwell Market. It sits in the bathroom at the end of the bath and I just love it.





Talking of loving things I picked up this little sweetie at the Trash & Treasure last week, isn't it cute?

I love the colours and images and the dinky beads. I'm not sure where to put it yet but it will find a good home somewhere in our crazy house.

Now..did I mention I found something super special last week at the Creswick Anglican Church Garage Sale???? Yep, just as we were leaving we walked past a horsetrailer outside the hall and inside was something big & shiny....

..yep, a piano! After telling the old blokes, who were standing around in the frosty morning air having a chat, that it was a funny looking kind of horse (ha ha) I had a closer look. It was hard to see it properly as the horse trailer was narrow but the piano looked beautiful (even sitting on top of some fragrant manure) and in pretty good condition so I asked the million dollar question, 'how much is it?'

The fella who seemed in charge shook his head a couple of times and said questioningly...fifty dollars? I've always wanted a piano and at that price it was a done deal. Excitement! Joy! I only had a handful of gold coins to leave as a deposit and as I handed them over it was all I had to restrain myself from doing a little happy dance! woo hoo! Don't you love a world where you can still buy a piano for a few bob, out of a horse trailer from a nice bloke on a cold old winters day?

Rosie couldn't work out why we couldn't take our new baby home straight away but lovely Mr Ainley kindly dropped it off at our house for an extra fifty a couple of days later.

I love the sound it makes, the daffodils , the gold, the history that I will never know, oh what a gorgeous creature. What a special new part of our family. Ballet & dance concerts at home have a new musical flavour, the kids are loving it and Mark & I are too. And it makes a handy spot for special friends, like Teddy.

Hope you found some extra special treasures this week too,

see you over at Sophies xo

Fleamarket Finds

It's been a bumper week folks, a happy whirl of treasure hunting for Captain Dandelion. I found this stack of Georgette Heyer reprints, which I knew my mum would like, at the good old MS Oppie. I also picked up a copy of The Boy in the Striped Pyjama's by John Boyne, which I finished last night. An interesting and moving book, have you read it? Give me a yell if you'd like to read it and I'll send it on. I'm thinking of doing a second hand book swap soon..what do you think?

That naughty winter light is playing havoc with my photography...this blanket is the most adorable mossy green, much prettier than it looks above. I have a little project in mind for it which I'll show you when I get around to it. I came across this sweet baby blankie on a trip to Trentham this week.

And also this owl embroidery, it came up quite nicely after a soak.

Now I just need to find the right spot to hang it.

I also found this glass mug, I have a collection now, this is the third.




They all have corny/cute messages on the other side.
I'm guessing they are 70's items?

More excitement at the Anglican Trash & Treasure on Friday. Although it was harder to find treasures this time I still came away with a few beauties. This mirror was $2 and is so heavy and solidly made. It reminds me of a mirror in a church, or some place of business. It has a real feel about it, a sense of history and life.

Just think of all the faces it has seen. The reflections of so many people who stopped to pause for a moment.

I am in love with this fire engine red money box too.

My guess is that is was used in a train, bus or tram. See the ridge along the top?

It looks as if it fitted/slotted into something, and could be detached later.

Or maybe it was used at the footy by ticket sellers? I'd love to know.

Anyway, it's ace and Billy seems to have claimed it.

Yesterday the girls and I headed over to Creswick to check out a church garage sale. The lovely men and women couldn't have been more friendly, down to earth and sweet. It was a cold old day and the wind was blowing into the hall but they were so chatty and kind to my girls. One lady told us how she once rode her pony, Dolly, to school in Dean. Rosie thought that was the best thing she'd ever heard. We found a few bits and pieces which I'll show you next week, along with something extra special! I'm so excited about it and can't wait to show you. (When I get it home)

Hope you had a happy week, I'm off to Sophie's for a sticky beak, see you soon sweeties xo